OUR TEAM
Our team is dedicated to enhancing and supporting each child’s ability to participate in meaningful, everyday activities. This includes developing essential motor, cognitive, social engagement, and play skills—core building blocks that shape a child’s success at home, in school, and in their community.
By strengthening these foundational areas, we help reduce barriers that may limit a child’s participation in daily experiences. In doing so, we not only promote skill development, but also support each child’s overall health, confidence, and well-being.
Ellie Olson, OTR/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Ellie is a highly experienced pediatric occupational therapist with more than 20 years of dedicated work supporting children and families. She earned her Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Washington in 2005, following a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton in 1993.
From 2013–2023, Ellie owned and operated Fall City Children’s Therapy, where she provided individualized, family-centered care and built a strong reputation for excellence within the community. She currently serves part-time in the Lake Washington School District, continuing her passion for helping children thrive in their daily environments.
Beyond her clinical work, Ellie is committed to advancing the field. She enjoys mentoring future occupational therapy professionals, teaching, and contributing her expertise through executive board roles and clinical advisory boards.
Her approach is nurturing, knowledgeable, and deeply rooted in empowering children to reach their fullest potential.
Janet Webb, COTA/L
Pediatric Occupational Therapy Practitioner
Janet is a dedicated pediatric occupational therapy practitioner with nine years of experience helping children grow, learn, and thrive. Before joining Nova, she worked at Fall City Children’s Therapy from 2016–2023, where she developed a strong foundation in family-centered pediatric care.
Since 2021, Janet has also served as an adjunct professor in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. There, she teaches a range of courses, serves on the program’s board, and mentors students as they progress toward graduation and into their careers as occupational therapy practitioners.
Janet brings a true heart for service to her work. Her background in teaching and motivating others directly informs her approach to pediatric therapy—pairing clinical expertise with genuine encouragement. She is known for her consistently positive, optimistic style and her ability to connect with each child and family she supports.
By building strong, trusting relationships, Janet aims to equip children with the tools, skills, and confidence they need to overcome challenges and thrive at every stage of development.